2020 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 ABS
R I D E R E V I E W
P76
brilliant S22 as standard fitment (same
standard tire as on the KTM 1290 Su-
per Duke R), which is a tire capable of
everything from long-haul rides to track
days and everything in between. The
Bridgestones offer excellent feel and
grip through each point of the corner,
although I have yet to put them through a
long-distance test so I can't comment on
that just now. We did a test on the S22s
in Jerez last year, so if you'd like to see
what goes into the S22, click here.
At the end of my tenure with the Ninja,
I've got to put my hand up and admit I
didn't think I'd enjoy the bike as much as
it did. There were a few things I didn't en-
joy—the standard seat height was a little
low for my 6'1" frame, and the screen's
angle was aimed at the top of my head,
so I'd get a bit of buffeting at high speed.
But, to be honest, for the price of
$12,399 and what you get—quickshifter,
cruise control, TC, ABS, a great motor
and a chassis that'll handle most things
you can throw at it on the road while still
being a comfy ride—the Ninja 1000
ABS is absolutely a brilliant bike.
It's nice to get surprises now and
then. CN
At 516 pounds
with a tank of gas,
the Ninja's no
featherweight, but it
handles pretty much
any road well.
